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July 9, 2026

Smithsonian pushes back on White House report labeling it ‘extreme’

The Smithsonian Institution has responded to the White House’s  162-page document released over the July Fourth holiday weekend criticizing the group and the National Museum of American History for “extreme political activism.”  In a letter obtained by The Washington Post, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch wrote to staff members that he and other officials were […]

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July 9, 2026

How shedding the terrorism designation could reshape Syria’s future

Syria will soon no longer carry the scarlet letter of being a state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Losing that title, now carried by just a handful of countries, will open up a literal world of economic opportunities for Syria’s new government that it hasn’t seen since the 1970s.  The Trump administration has officially […]

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July 9, 2026

Why an ICE shooting in Houston isn’t leading to mass protests

HOUSTON — In the days after federal agents shot and killed Renée Good in Minneapolis, tens of thousands of people flooded that city’s streets in protest. When agents shot Alex Pretti to death three weeks later, the crowds exceeded 50,000 people.  But the immediate fallout in Houston looked entirely different after an Immigration and Customs […]

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July 9, 2026

How Trump Accounts compare to IRAs and other investment methods

Americans already have a handful of ways to invest in their children’s financial futures. With Trump Accounts now available, how do they stack up to what’s already out there?  Trump accounts officially opened following the Fourth of July holiday. While most investment vehicles carry certain advantages, each is unique. Trump Accounts are no different. “They’re […]

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July 9, 2026

Weeks of silence lead Kentucky governor to seek McConnell health update

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Sen. Mitch McConnell to publicly update Kentuckians on his health after nearly four weeks of silence following the longtime senator’s hospitalization in Washington. He says the public deserves to hear directly from one of the state’s elected leaders. Beshear released a letter Wednesday urging McConnell to disclose more about […]

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July 9, 2026

Iran targets US allies in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar as strikes between countries continue

Iran retaliated against the U.S. overnight as any hope of reviving the ceasefire continues to fade. The country targeted several U.S. allies in the Gulf, including Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. In Kuwait, at least one person was injured after the military shot down ten Iranian drones and four missiles. Sirens sounded multiple times in Bahrain, […]

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July 9, 2026

Platner quits Senate bid after allegations, lashes out at Democratic establishment

Democrats are back to square one in one of the country’s most important Senate races. Embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign amid sexual assault allegations.  Platner announced his exit from the race Wednesday, while still denying allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman he was dating five years ago. “This is incredibly difficult because I […]

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July 9, 2026

US, Iran trade new strikes; Platner exit upends key Maine Senate race

The U.S. strikes Iran for a second straight night. More than 90 targets have now been struck as President Donald Trump warns Tehran it could get much worse. Plus, Democrats are back to square one in Maine. Graham Platner drops out amid mounting pressure, forcing the party to replace its nominee in a race that […]

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July 9, 2026

Trump’s 250-foot arch gets a review, not a green light

President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Washington will return to a federal planning commission, but staff are calling for changes before final approval. The National Capital Planning Commission will review the project on Thursday. Staff recommended preliminary approval for the site and building plans, but said the design should be revised before final […]

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July 9, 2026

Milwaukee detective is latest officer charged with misusing Flock cameras

A police detective in Milwaukee tasked with investigating a fellow officer’s misuse of the department’s Flock license plate reader camera system has now been accused of misusing it himself. The detective is the latest in a growing list of police officers around the country accused of abusing the Flock Safety technology, which records the license […]